Nigel Deodat struck an unbeaten half-century and claimed two wickets as Tucber Park Cricket Club defeated Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club by three wickets to win the Berbice Cricket Board/KSM Contracting First Division 50-over competition at the Albion Community Centre Ground.
Chasing 190 for victory, Tucber Park reached 190 for seven in 34.5 overs, with Deodat finishing on 58 not out from 60 deliveries. His innings followed bowling figures of two for 39 as Rose Hall Town were dismissed for 189 in 42.4 overs.
Captain Nial Smith supported the successful chase with 37 from 32 balls, while Seon Glasgow contributed 19 from 28 deliveries. Deodat remained unbeaten to help Tucber Park complete the pursuit with more than 15 overs to spare.
Junior Sinclair and Kevin Sinclair each took two wickets for Rose Hall Town, returning figures of two for 34 and two for 38 respectively. Jonathan Rampersaud claimed one for 18, but their efforts were not enough to prevent Tucber Park from securing the title.
Earlier, West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair led Rose Hall Town’s batting after they took first strike, scoring 54 from 58 deliveries. Eon Hooper added 34 from 42 balls, while Junior Sinclair made 28 from 50 deliveries.
Tucber Park’s bowlers kept Rose Hall Town below 200, with Zeynul Ramsammy returning two for 12. Alongside Deodat’s two wickets, Kwesi Mickle claimed two for 41 to help set up the successful chase.
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